The Tower Treasure · Character
Slim Robinson
Another son of Mr. Robinson, a chum of the Hardy boys.
minor
Also known as Slim, Slim Robinson
First appearance: iii traces of the thief
Slim Robinson's tie to Fenton Hardy is one of the pressures that moves The Tower Treasure—worth meeting in the text, not only on a cast list.
Informs the Hardy boys he must leave school to work for a grocery company, giving up his college dreams.
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With Fenton Hardy (professional): Slim Robinson, another son of Mr. Robinson, is interviewed by Fenton as part of the case. With Fenton Hardy (professional): Slim Robinson, another son of Mr. Robinson, is interviewed by…
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- Professional
- Other
Character groups
- Friends & Family Support
- Protagonist
- Main Investigators & Suspects
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- Setup
- Escalation
- Breaking point
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professional · ambivalent
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professional · ambivalent
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